Principals & Parents Collaborate at Parent Leadership Academy

Yesterday, hundreds of parents and administrators filled the Community Center for a wonderful day of learning and collaboration at GGUSD’s Parent Leadership Academy! Parents and school administrators from every campus came together to explore how we can help students build the scholarly habits that support success.

Superintendent Dr. Gabriela Mafi and our amazing AVID TOSAs shared practical strategies families can use at home, from organizing backpacks and reviewing notes to encouraging daily reading, regular study, and preparation over time. Principals shared how teachers and staff are equipping students with AVID strategies to help them succeed in school.

Thank you to everyone who shared ideas and strengthened the partnership between home and school. Thank you to Board President Bob Harden who attended to show his support. Together, we’re helping students become confident, capable learners!

Read GGUSD's Fall School News!

Our Fall School News publication is a great place to read a highlight story from each of our campuses! We are so proud of all that our students, staff and families are accomplishing together.

Student Musicians Take Center Stage at Showcase of Bands

We love seeing our VAPA students in action! GGUSD’s 2026 Showcase of Bands was an incredible celebration of student talent, teamwork, and dedication. Our musicians impressed the audience with performances that reflected their hard work and growing skill.

GGUSD prioritizes Visual and Performing Arts and is proud to have earned the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award, marking the eighth consecutive year the district has received this honor. Congratulations to our student musicians and the teachers, staff and families who inspire them to shine!

Simmons Elementary Shines Bright with Special Beautification Project

Simmons Elementary School’s playground has a colorful new look! Volunteers from the Safran Cabin Give & Grow organization joined forces with Simmons parents recently for a one-day campus beautification project, creating brighter, more inviting spaces for students to learn, play and connect.

The transformation included playful dolphin murals in the kindergarten yard, six ocean-themed murals on the handball courts, five new benches, refreshed playground and basketball court areas, and two new pickleball courts. Simmons students and staff are already enjoying their revitalized campus.

Give & Grow was founded by Safran Cabin employees to enhance local schools through one-day “extreme makeovers” that improve grounds and buildings, supporting student learning and growth. Projects are entirely volunteer-driven, with planning, preparation, and execution carried out by Safran employees and their families. Thank you to Safran Cabin Give & Grow and everyone who volunteered to make this special project possible!

Violette Students Receive New Books on PJ Day

Violette Elementary was recently chosen to be a part of the Books Are Fun Book Blast, a fundraising program that guarantees every student receives an age-appropriate book with no financial requirement to participate! The whole school celebrated the completion of the program by having a pajama party in their classrooms and opening packages of books!

Skylark Sharks Celebrate Halloween

Halloween may be over, but these adorable photos from Skylark Preschool are just too cute not to share! Our littlest learners brought big smiles, festive spirit, and plenty of Halloween magic to the school's costume parade and Lunch with a Loved one last week!

Doig Parents Welcome Students with Special Treats

to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Doig Intermediate parents hosted a wonderful morning welcoming event for students, serving up delicious hot cocoa and pan dulce as students gathered to enjoy the beautiful ofrenda honoring and celebrating Día de los Muertos!

Thank you to Doig’s amazing parent community for creating such a special experience that celebrates culture, honors loved ones, and brings the school community together!

La Quinta High School Hosts Dia de los Muertos Celebration

La Quinta High School celebrated Día de los Muertos with a special lunchtime event honoring loved ones and celebrating the rich cultural traditions of this meaningful holiday!

The school's Latinos Unidos club created a beautiful ofrenda (altar) on the Senior Stage to honor and remember those who have passed, while a vibrant Ballet Folklórico performance brought the celebration to life through traditional dance.

What a wonderful way for students to come together to celebrate culture, heritage, and community!

GGUSD Recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month

This month, we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American peoples. Let’s take this opportunity to learn from Indigenous voices, support Native American communities, and recognize their invaluable impact on our society.

Give your child the opportunity to learn in two languages!

GGUSD families interested in Dual Language education are encouraged to attend an upcoming Dual Language Parent Orientation Meeting at the school of their choice. GGUSD offers high-quality Spanish and Vietnamese Dual Immersion programs where students learn academic content while developing literacy in another language.

Families interested in applying for the 2027–2028 school year must attend an orientation at their school of choice and complete an application at the meeting. The priority application deadline is December 31, 2026.

Orientation opportunities are available at Monroe, Russell, Simmons, Murdy and Anthony Elementary Schools, with morning and evening options available.

For more information, email duallanguage@ggusd.us

Give your child the opportunity to grow academically while becoming bilingual and biliterate!